July 2021 in “Open access journal of biomedical science” This study evaluated the effectiveness of a lotion containing Larrea divaricata and Coffea arabica extracts in accelerating hair growth in women after chemotherapy, but it reports no results.
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October 2016 This source describes the potential of various herbal treatments, such as aloe vera and amla, as natural alternatives for managing hair loss and enhancing hair health, noting their benefits include fewer side effects, affordability, and multiple application methods.
July 2024 in “Anti-Infective Agents” This study explored the development of a herbal anti-dandruff shampoo using natural polyherbal tincture and reported strong antimicrobial effects, which suggests it may be a safer and more effective alternative to conventional solutions that can cause side effects like hair loss and irritation.
This health hazard evaluation by NIOSH identified problems with ventilation and environmental control at a resort spa, potentially contributing to reported employee health complaints.
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March 2020 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” This study found that nanoemulsion-based formulations, such as nanoemulgel and NFs, might serve as promising topical delivery systems for treating inflammatory diseases, potentially offering an alternative to traditional nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, which are associated with adverse effects.
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May 1978 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” In this study, seven patients with generalized toxic erythema developed sterile pustules localized to hair follicles or sweat ducts, with most having a history of medication, solvent exposure, or infection.
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December 2022 in “Journal of toxicologic pathology” This review outlines the histological structures of the skin, highlighting species and regional differences in dermal absorption and obstacles encountered in toxicological assessments due to epidermal thickness variability, contact dermatitis reactions, and stem cell vulnerabilities.
March 2025 in “GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences” In this review, the authors examined the potential benefits of using wood tar in dermatology and cosmetics in Sub-Saharan Africa, based on its historical application in skin care and its worldwide usage.
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January 2022 in “Journal of Research in Pharmacy” In this experimental study on Wistar albino rats, Cotinus coggygria leaf extract demonstrated potential as a treatment for burn-induced skin damage by reducing cytokine levels and promoting tissue healing.
This study found that ingesting seeds from the Lecythis ollaria tree may cause hair loss and other toxic effects in animals.
April 2024 in “Natural Product Communications” This study identified that the pruning woods from Juniperus phoenicea and Juniperus thurifera could serve as renewable sources of bioactive natural products, with compounds like cedrol showing potent antitick and antifungal activities.
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October 2021 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” In this study, Cyperus rotundus essential oil was found to have significantly better depigmenting effects than hydroquinone for treating axillary hyperpigmentation, with additional benefits in reducing inflammation and hair growth, making it a cost-effective and safe treatment option.
February 2023 in “Reactions Weekly” September 2025 in “Plants” In this study, the wood essential oil of *Juniperus morrisonicola* exhibited significant anti-inflammatory activity, notably inhibiting nitric oxide production in stimulated macrophages, and showed cytotoxic effects against liver cancer cells, suggesting its potential for drug development and eco-friendly applications.
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July 2016 in “Environmental Toxicology and Pharmacology” In this animal study, cedrol treatment reduced chemotherapy-induced alopecia in mice by preventing hair follicle damage, while minoxidil did not prevent alopecia under similar conditions.
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January 2007 This study found that topical application of Citrullus colocynthis extracts reduced hair growth initiation and completion times in albino rats and resulted in similar hair follicle anagen phase activation as minoxidil.
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January 2007 in “Pharmaceutical Biology” This study found that petroleum ether extracts of Citrullus colocynthis reduced hair growth initiation time and advanced more hair follicles to the anagen phase in albino rats compared to untreated controls and minoxidil.
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October 2012 in “Natural Product Communications” This study analyzed the essential oil from Chamaecyparis lawsoniana and found that it is rich in limonene and exhibits antibacterial and antifungal properties, particularly against Candida albicans and certain Gram-positive bacteria.
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January 2020 50 citations
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July 1981 in “Archives of Dermatology” This study found that applying dinitrochlorobenzene (DNCB), a contact allergen, led to hair regrowth in patients with alopecia areata, while croton oil did not have the same effect.
January 2008 in “한국미용학회지” This study found that 3% Chamaecyparis obtusa oil effectively stimulated hair growth in an alopecia model using C57BL/6 mice, with a correlation to increased enzyme activity.
January 2013 in “대한미용학회지” This study found that Chamaecyparis obtusa oil significantly increased hair growth in mice, comparable to minoxidil, based on morphological and histological observations.
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September 2009 in “Natural Product Research” In this study, petroleum ether extract of Citrullus colocynthis fruit effectively promoted hair growth in a mouse model of androgen-induced alopecia, showing comparable results to the standard treatment, finasteride.
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June 2011 in “Journal of Dermatological Case Reports” This case report describes a 38-year-old patient with trichomycosis axillaris, successfully treated with shaving, 3% erythromycin cream, and clotrimazole powder.
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February 2015 in “Nature Communications” Fungi-produced compounds can change plant root growth.
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August 2008 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” The researchers reported that the petroleum ether extract of Cuscuta reflexa may promote hair growth in testosterone-induced alopecia in mice by inhibiting the enzyme 5α-reductase.
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July 2022 in “Plant Cell, Tissue and Organ Culture (PCTOC)” This study identified that the biosynthetic pathways for coumestans in Eclipta prostrata are derived from acetate and shikimate pathways, while phenylpropanoid biosynthesis is exclusively from the shikimate pathway.
This study examined extracts from the heartwood of Kouyousan trees for anti-termite activity against Japanese termites. The researchers reported that cedrol showed strong anti-termite effects, with feeding deterrent activity at low concentrations and lethal effects at high concentrations, while isoabienol mainly contributed to feeding deterrence.
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December 2013 in “Toxicological Research” This study found that Chamaecyparis obtusa oil increased hair follicle cell proliferation and maintained the anagen phase in mice, suggesting a potential for promoting hair growth.